Overview
- India’s White Knight Corps said it established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area during an intelligence-based operation early Wednesday, with the firefight ongoing.
- Security officials believe two to three militants are trapped in the Kalaban–Chhatru forests, where a tight cordon has been laid and drones are scanning the terrain.
- Joint teams from the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police are leading the effort, with multiple reports indicating CRPF support.
- One Army paratrooper was injured and evacuated to the Command Hospital in Udhampur, where he is reported to be stable.
- No militant fatalities have been confirmed as reinforcements secure the area and authorities caution that further details will follow.